Lieutenant Christopher Furness VC (17 May 1912 – 24 May 1940) was a British Army officer and an English recipient of the Victoria Cross (VC), the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

[1] Furness was 28 years old, and a lieutenant in the 1st Battalion, Welsh Guards, British Army during the Second World War Battle of France when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.

[3] During the period 17–24 May 1940 near Arras, France, Lieutenant Furness commanded the Carrier Platoon when his battalion formed part of the garrison of the town.

[4] Early on 24 May the enemy were advancing along the road where the transport columns were moving and Lieutenant Furness decided to attack.

[4] His fight against hopeless odds made the enemy withdraw temporarily and enabled the vehicles and survivors to get clear.